Middle and High School English Teacher - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Colombia • South America - 2 years, plus 3 months training
United States
Posted on Sep 3, 2026
About The Project
Bring your love for language learning to Colombia and position students for a successful future.
In Colombia, English proficiency is the pathway to global academic and professional opportunities. However, schools often lack sufficient educators trained in the student-centered methodologies needed for effective language acquisition. To meet this need, Colombia’s national bilingualism program aims to introduce dynamic teaching methods, supportive classroom resources, and innovative ways to integrate English into daily school life. Adults are equally excited to develop English skills with a native speaker.
As a Middle and High School English Teacher, you will collaborate with educators to enhance English instruction and boost language retention in alignment with the national English language curriculum. Through engaging clubs and camp activities, you and your colleagues will encourage students to practice English, building their confidence in using the language. You will also create meaningful opportunities for fellow teachers and the broader community.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Plan and teach interactive English classes that support a variety of proficiency levels and learning styles.
Facilitate teacher workshops on instructional strategies, classroom management approaches, and successful technology integration.
Host engaging English conversation groups for teachers and students.
Lead extracurricular activities for additional English practice such as clubs, tutoring, or projects.
Facilitate English classes for adults in the community.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as career guidance and youth summer camps.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
Language: Spanish
APPLY BY : January 15, 2027
KNOW BY : March 1, 2027
DEPART ON : August 21, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training
Bring your love for language learning to Colombia and position students for a successful future.
In Colombia, English proficiency is the pathway to global academic and professional opportunities. However, schools often lack sufficient educators trained in the student-centered methodologies needed for effective language acquisition. To meet this need, Colombia’s national bilingualism program aims to introduce dynamic teaching methods, supportive classroom resources, and innovative ways to integrate English into daily school life. Adults are equally excited to develop English skills with a native speaker.
As a Middle and High School English Teacher, you will collaborate with educators to enhance English instruction and boost language retention in alignment with the national English language curriculum. Through engaging clubs and camp activities, you and your colleagues will encourage students to practice English, building their confidence in using the language. You will also create meaningful opportunities for fellow teachers and the broader community.
Activities
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Plan and teach interactive English classes that support a variety of proficiency levels and learning styles.
Facilitate teacher workshops on instructional strategies, classroom management approaches, and successful technology integration.
Host engaging English conversation groups for teachers and students.
Lead extracurricular activities for additional English practice such as clubs, tutoring, or projects.
Facilitate English classes for adults in the community.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as career guidance and youth summer camps.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have one or more of the following criteria:
Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.
OR
High school diploma or GED and four years of full-time post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
Language: Spanish
- Completed 4 years of high school Spanish coursework in the past 8 years
- Completed college-level Elementary II Spanish semester (Elementary III in quarter system) within the past 6 years
- Score between 50-62 on the Spanish College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam in the past 6 years
- Score Novice-High or Intermediate-Low on official American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in Spanish within the past 6 years
APPLY BY : January 15, 2027
KNOW BY : March 1, 2027
DEPART ON : August 21, 2027
DURATION : 2 years, plus 3 months training